Monday, June 10, 2019

Genius Brands Provides Financial Forecasts Led by Rainbow Rangers Season Two Pickup from Nickelodeon

Update (6/10) - The first Rainbow Rangers consumer products are set to hit retail later this week!

Official Genius Brands International, Inc. Press Release via GlobeNewswire:

Genius Brands International, Inc. Issues Shareholder Letter



Genius Brands International Debuts New Product Lines at retail for RAINBOW RANGERS and LLAMA LLAMA

Genius Brands International (Nasdaq:GNUS) gears up for the U.S. retail launch of its new hit preschool series, RAINBOW RANGERS (left), which currently airs on Nick Jr., and the rollout of new product lines for its popular Netflix Original series, LLAMA LLAMA (right)!

Genius Brands International, Inc.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. “Genius Brands” (NASDAQ: GNUS), the global brand management company that creates and licenses multimedia entertainment content for children, released a letter to shareholders from Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward. The complete letter follows:

GENIUS BRANDS INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES FINANCIAL FORECASTS LED BY RAINBOW RANGERS SEASON TWO PICKUP FROM NICKELODEON

Dear Genius Brands Shareholders, Friends, and Family:

Yesterday morning we held an investor conference call where for the first time in the history of Genius Brands International we provided forecast revenue numbers and financial guidance going forward.

We decided to do so, notwithstanding having done our quarterly 10K conference call only two weeks earlier, because of extraordinary and transformational events in the company, triggered by the season two pickup by Nickelodeon of Rainbow Rangers on the Nick Jr., preschool channel and the significant positive impact to our P&L.

  • For 2019, we expect $9.6 million in gross revenue, given that licensed products will begin to come to market in the second half of the year with many more being introduced in 2020.
  • For 2020, we expect $50 million in gross revenue.
  • For 2021, we expect $247 million in gross revenue.

Netted from royalties to wholesale revenues these become:

  • $6.4 million for 2019
  • $8.1 million for 2020
  • $16.3 million for 2021.

This will represent an annual percentage growth of 546% in 2019, 27% in 2020, and 101% in 2021, as both engines of Rainbow Rangers and Llama Llama hit their stride.

Additionally, though we didn’t reveal forecasts for 2022 and 2023 yesterday, we believe the growth in those years can be even greater, and we will share those numbers as we gain greater visibility later this year.

These numbers were prepared conscientiously, and we consider them conservative. They can be easily exceeded and exceeded substantially.

Hits such as Paw Patrol, also on Nick Jr. have already exceeded 10X this number.

We believe the downside risk is de minimis. Much of our team comes from Hasbro Toys or the Walt Disney Company (including myself), which lives by the adage, ‘under promise and over deliver.”

And while the bulk of these revenues will come from Rainbow Rangers, substantial and growing amounts will come from our other engine of growth, Llama Llama, the hit preschool series, now in the production of its second season on Netflix. We expect additional and growing contributions to come from the Kid Genius Network, continuously gaining viewership and now in over 80 million U.S. TV households across Comcast, Cox, Roku, Amazon Fire, Amazon Prime, and a medley of important OTT platforms.

As a backdrop to the revenue forecasts, I remind our shareholders that Genius Brands has contracted for more than 350 unique Rainbow Rangers licensed products with the first wave available to consumers beginning in Q3, with additional products slated to launch in Q4 and throughout 2020.

All products are being manufactured by top-tier companies, including Mattel for toys via its preschool division Fisher Price, undoubtedly the best preschool brand in the business; Bentex Group for apparel; Macmillan for publishing, and many more.

In my more than 30+ years in children’s programming, I have produced several animated brands yielding hundreds of millions of dollars and even billions of dollars in retail sales, and I have never seen a consumer product licensing program with so many product SKU's contracted in just the first year of an animated series going on air, as with Rainbow Rangers.

When I produced Strawberry Shortcake, for example, we were able to secure a similar number of SKU’s, but Rainbow Rangers has greater distribution with Nickelodeon than Strawberry Shortcake did at this production stage.

Strawberry Shortcake generated more than $6 billion in retail sales over approximately five years. I consider Rainbow Rangers to have this level of potential.

Consider the creative pedigree.

  • Rob Minkoff was the director of Disney’s, The Lion King. He was one of our creators.
  • Shane Morris was the co-writer of Frozen, who along with his talented partner, Tim Mansfield, was the other creator.
  • Ruben Aquino, who designed virtually every Disney animated feature from The Little Mermaid through Frozen, designed all the characters.
  • Elise Allen, multi-Emmy Award-nominated writer, story editor, was co-creator and co-producer.

Rainbow Rangers is the product of a creative DREAM TEAM.

Our Senior Vice President of Worldwide Consumer Products, Lloyd Mintz shared specifics about product roll out on our call yesterday, which I want to share as well with you now.

Lloyd spent his entire career in kid’s consumer product licensing, first at Disney Consumer Products where he managed relationships with master toy partners, such as Mattel Toys, during the time of such blockbuster launches as The Lion King, Aladdin, and Toy Story.

He then joined Hasbro Consumer Products where he oversaw the dramatic growth of that division, which became the fastest growing and most profitable division in Hasbro.

Lloyd provided specific details on product launches for both Llama Llama and Rainbow Rangers.

Today, we have over a dozen licensed partners on Llama Llama, who have about 100 SKUs in development, in production, or on shelves.

During the initial launch of the merchandise program in the back half of last year, we had seen retailers test the brand, and more recently place reorders for this holiday season based on a successful sell-through last year.

Some of our most notable new licensees are Bendon Publishing, who is the market-share leader in the craft and activity book category, and Scholastic Publishing under its Book Fair Division.

Bendon is shipping its first items to retail now, which will continue throughout this year into a wide range of accounts, including craft stores and the value channel.

Scholastic has two SKU’s in development for shipment this coming fall into all school book fairs that take place in tens of thousands of schools across the country.

Our master toy partner will be shipping its production run into retail starting in Q4.

Based on buyer enthusiasm, initial sell-through, and the high awareness levels for Llama Llama, we expect these initial programs will meet with success and expand significantly in 2020.

Lloyd described Rainbow Rangers as what many in the retail and licensing industry see as the next “must-have” girl’s preschool property.

Lloyd explained that Rainbow Rangers emanated from discussions we held with our licensing and retail industry partners like Walmart and Target, and dozens of leading licensed manufacturers across both hard and soft goods.

A show where superhero girls are the centerpiece of the action.

Today, our licensees are the same licensees that Disney has and which Nickelodeon has. They are the industry leaders.

We even have a live stage show coming from Gershwin Entertainment that will tour throughout North America starting next year.

With a second season renewal confirmed and with many licensed products entering the marketplace in time for the upcoming holiday season, speaking from experience, we expect many more licensees who have been eagerly monitoring the show’s progress and waiting for word on the second season to begin coming on board.

We are literally at the beginning of the rapid ascent of Rainbow Rangers.

When we started this process, we pitched Rainbow Rangers as the “girl version” of Paw Patrol, which as most of you know has been the top-rated children’s animated show for the last five years and has become a multi-billion-dollar franchise.

We believe Rainbow Rangers will follow a similar trajectory.

Here are some of the exciting products coming on shelf this year and beyond.

In April & May:

  • Llama Llama Coloring and Activity Sets from Bendon Publishing will be hitting store shelves at craft stores and the value channel.

In June:

  • A Rainbow Rangers Bathing Suit from Bentex will be released via direct to consumer and a major mass market retailer’s online store.

In July:

  • Rainbow Rangers first Bike from Dynacraft will debut via direct to consumer.
  • Llama Llama Best Summer Ever DVD from NCircle Entertainment will be at major mass market retailers.

In August:

  • Rainbow Rangers Vitamins from Integrity Vitamins will be available via direct to consumer.
  • A Rainbow Rangers T-Shirt set from Bentex will be available via direct to consumer and a major mass market retailer’s online store.
  • Four Rainbow Rangers folders and four notebooks from Inkology will become available at specialty retail and online.

In September:

  • Four different Rainbow Rangers storybooks from Macmillan Publishing will be hitting bookshelves both in digital and physical formats.
  • Two Rainbow Rangers Halloween Costumes from Disguise of Rosie Redd and Floof, the unicorn, will be available at approximately a major mass market retailer.
  • Two Rainbow Rangers Halloween Costumes of Rosie Redd and Lavender Laviolette and one Candy Bucket will be at the leading Halloween seasonal pop-up retailer.
  • A Llama Llama Halloween costume will be available via the largest online supplier of Halloween costumes.

In October & November:

  • A whole host of items such as Llama Llama Puzzles, plush toys, Jack-in-the-Box, and even play balls will be launched from Kids Preferred at various retailers including the leading book chains, baby stores, online retail, and specialty retailers.
  • Our Llama Llama master toy licensee, PhatMojo will begin shipping its first items to retailers including major book channels among many others.
  • A Rainbow Rangers apparel two-piece set from Bentex will be available via direct to consumer and a major mass market retailer’s online store.
  • A Llama Llama Animatronic Plush from Cuddle Barn will be back on store shelves including a major DIY home improvement retailer in time for the holidays.

And as exciting as these are, they are just a small portion of the total products already contracted for, and which we are confident will additionally be contracted for as well.

As I said at the beginning, this is the first time in our young company’s life that we have given public guidance and financial forecasts. We are confident these numbers will be met, and we are optimistic they will be exceeded.

Genius Brands we see now at an inflection point and on a fast track to extraordinary growth. We have powerful new properties coming through a robust pipeline of new shows, one of which will be announced in the days leading up to Licensing Expo, which occurs annually in early June, and we see as a 3rd possible blockbuster.

The value that we are creating at Genius Brands is not just in retail, where growth will be highly significant, but in the very heart of our business, a coveted and valuable asset class proven time and time again:

EVERGREEN ANIMATED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

We look forward to continued growth and value creation as we move into this new and exciting phase.

Sincerely,

Andy Heyward
Chairman & CEO
Genius Brands International, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this notice constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning o the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), not limited to Risk Factors relating to its patent business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3087475c-7d41-4ae3-a4c3-9558d9a82fb1

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Viewers can visit nickjr.com, the Nick Jr. app and the official Rainbow Rangers show website, rainbowrangers.com to find out more about the show and its colorful superheroes and to watch exclusive video clips. Viewers can also follow the official Rainbow Rangers community on Facebook and Instagram for magical updates.

Originally published: Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

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Nickelodeon USA to Premiere 'Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader' on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release:

NICKELODEON’S ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER,
HOSTED BY JOHN CENA, SETS PREMIERE DATE—
MONDAY, JUNE 10, AT 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT)

Share it: @Nickelodeon @AreYouSmarter #AreYouSmarter


BURBANK, Calif.—May 20, 2019—Nickelodeon is set to launch the reimagined iconic family game show, Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader, with a week of premieres beginning Monday, June 10, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Hosted by John Cena, who also serves as executive producer, the new series follows the original premise of kids helping adult contestants put their knowledge to the test with questions taken directly from an elementary school curriculum. New episodes will continue to air Monday, June 17, through Wednesday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT), before moving to its regular Monday timeslot on June 24 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Joining Cena this season is a rotating cast of 12 brainy fifth graders: Amira from Orlando, Fla.; Chloe from Queens, N.Y.; Colin from Dallas; Cooper from Porter Ranch, Calif.; Isabella from St. Cloud, Fla.; Jamir from Atlanta; Mia from New Orleans; Nick from Broomall, Pa.; Patrick from Lehigh Valley, Pa.; Quinne from Los Angeles; Saya from Peachtree City, Ga.; and Tristan from Aurora, Ill.


In an all-new format that places kids in the center of the action, Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader contestants must revisit the classroom to answer six questions on a variety of subjects from the first through fourth grade, before moving on to the final round where they must race against the clock to answer five questions taken from the fifth grade. Each time the contestants answer questions correctly, their bank increases with a possible winning of $100,000. Newly-added elements to the show include an additional “cheat” option and new ways contestants can enlist the help of their grade-school classmates.


Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader is executive produced by Mark Burnett, Chairman of Worldwide Television, MGM (Survivor, The Voice) and Barry Poznick, President, Unscripted Television, MGM (Beat Shazam, The World's Best). Production of Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader for Nickelodeon is overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content.

About MGM Television:

MGM Television is an award-winning, leading producer and global distributor of premium content for television and digital platforms, with distribution rights to original productions and a robust catalogue of television episodes and feature film titles including such premiere entertainment franchises as James Bond, Rocky, Stargate and The Hobbit trilogy. Current scripted and unscripted projects include Fargo (FX); Vikings (HISTORY); The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu); Get Shorty (EPIX); Condor (AT&T AUDIENCE Network); The Voice (NBC); Survivor (CBS); Shark Tank (ABC); TKO: Total Knock Out (CBS); The Contender (EPIX); Beat Shazam (FOX); and LUCA Underground (The El Rey Network); and through its distribution entity, Orion TV Productions, the syndicated daytime courtroom series Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court and Couples Court with The Cutlers. In addition, MGM owns Evolution Media, producers of The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Vander pump Rules, and Botched (E!); and Big Fish Entertainment, producers of A&E’s Live PD, the Black Ink Crew franchise for VH1, Live PD Presents: Women on Patrol for Lifetime and Hustle & Soul for WE TV. MGM’s television programming regularly airs in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

About Nickelodeon:

Nickelodeon, now in its 40th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Nickelodeon Asia Holds 'Pets' Day Out' for the First Time in the Philippines

Official Nickelodeon Asia Press Release:

NICKELODEON HOLDS “PETS’ DAY OUT” FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE PHILIPPINES

TWO-DAY FREE EVENT AT CENTRAL PLAZA, EASTWOOD CITY TO ENCOURAGE KIDS TO SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH THEIR FURRY FRIENDS


PHILIPPINES, 10 JUNE 2019 - Mark your calendars on 15 and 16 June, and get ready for Nickelodeon’s first “Pets’ Day Out” in the Philippines. This free two-day event is dedicated to kids and their pets[1], with activities that will help kids bond with their pet through games and play! To be held at Central Plaza, Eastwood City from 10am – 6pm, kids and their families can look forward to pet-themed activity booths that their pets can also participate in, stage games, and special appearances by celebrity guests. Skye from PAW Patrol will also make an appearance.

According to Viacom’s ‘Story of Us’ study, pets play an important role in a family and act as their happy pill, leading to high pet ownership around the world as families derive emotional support from their pets. In particular, kids feel more connected to their pets, and may even choose to confide in their pet before family members[2]!

“At Nickelodeon, we are all about kids and making the world a more playful place so we have conceptualized this event to celebrate the connection that real kids have with their furkids! “Pets’ Day Out” will let kids further appreciate their paw pals, through quality time with them in fun-filled games and activities that they can both participate in!” said Ms. Syahrizan Mansor, Vice President, Nickelodeon Asia, Viacom International Media Networks.

Activities at Pets’ Day Out

From taking pets on an agility course to test their motor skills, to having professional pictures taken with furry friends, kids and their pets will have a blast at the booths!

· PAW Patrol Agility Course: Bring your pet to the Agility Course to test its motor skills as it navigates through the obstacles.

· Petting Zoo: Get to know other animals and take pictures with them.

· Happy Snappy: Go on a photography adventure with Alvin, Simon and Theodore from ALVINNN!!! And The Chipmunks at this photo booth and pet photography area. In addition, a guest photographer will help kids take pictures and teach them how to take amazing selfies with their pets.

· PAWS Advocacy: Kids or adults considering pet adoption or volunteering can find out more from the good folks from PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society).

· PAW Patrol booth: Visit this booth to consult experts about your pets’ health, grab outfits and treats for your pets at the Pet Store or get your fur baby groomed at the grooming station!


Kid & Pet Fashion Show

If your pet is a looker - sign up with your pet to be in the Kid & Pet Fashion Show and stand to win some cool prizes! Kids should dress up as their favorite Nickelodeon character while pets should be decked out as any Krispy Kreme doughnut flavor. Pre-registration is required and opens from 27 May – 14 June. Register online on the Facebook event page or in-store at Bark Central in Eastwood Mall.

Stage Segment

The stage segment will feature talks on how to care for pets and exciting stage games where kids can join to win awesome Nickelodeon merchandise and prizes from sponsors.

· 1pm: Expert groomers will teach kids grooming and health basics for their pets

· 2pm: Find out how to prepare easy and quick no-bake treats for your pets

· 3pm: Learn tips on how to stay fit with your pet pal in a dog yoga session by expert yogis.

Meet and Greet

In addition, keep your eyes peeled at 4.30pm on both days for the appearance of fun-loving cockapoo, Skye, from PAW Patrol, and photo opportunities with the hottest pup in town!

Special Guest Appearance

Celebrity guest Arianne Bautista and her furry friend will be visiting the event so make sure to keep a look out for her!

Registration for Pets

Interested participants must secure a Pet Pass from Eastwood Mall that can be collected from the mall concierge. To get a Pet Pass, participants must:

1. Prepare (1) photocopy of their pet’s updated vaccination record (front page and innermost portion)

2. Bring along (2) 1x1 colored photos of their pet

3. Fill out a Pet Pass Application Form

Upon registration onsite, guests will receive an event passport that allows them to take part in all booth activities for free!

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 40th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family, with 1.2 billion cumulative subscriptions in more than 500 million households across 170+ countries and territories, via more than 100+ locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information about Nickelodeon in Asia, visit www.nick-asia.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc.

[1] All pets should be leashed. The organizers reserve the right to reject any dangerous and/or illegal animals from entry.

[2] Viacom Global Insights: The Story of Us

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Arcade1Up Announces 'Konami Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Home Arcade Game' Cabinet | E3

COWABUNGA! Arcade1Up today showcased it's upcoming newly announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game cabinet at the 2019 E3 Expo!


Arcade1Up has taken the gaming experience by storm with some of the most popular arcade games from the 70s, 80s and 90s, and will be continuing this trend with their brand-new Konami Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Home Arcade Game, featuring two fan-favorite TMNT arcade titles featuring the Heroes In a Half-Shell: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989) and Turtles in Time. The Konami cabinet also has the honor be the first Arcade1UP set to include four simultaneous players, just like the arcade originals!

The cabinet matches the original machine decals and uses arcade components, but stands at just under 4ft.


Konami Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Home Arcade Game (sub-licensed by Nickelodeon) extends Arcade1Up's line of replica arcade machines. Each matches the original machine decals and use arcade components, but stand at just under 4ft. Previous games have included single player Space Invaders and Galaga, two-player Final Fight, Street Fighter II and three player Rampage.

The Konami Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Home Arcade Game cabinet is slated to be released at retail in August 2019, and will retail for around $349 (USD).


Each unit comes flat packed and require assembly. The instructions to build the cabinet are clear and each item is in its own labeled bag.



Fans can get hands on with the Konami Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Home Arcade Game machine at Arcade1Up’s E3 booth, which can be found at #623 located in the South Hall.


In addition to the Konami Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Home Arcade Game, Arcade1Up has also announced a Capcom-licensed Marvel Super Heroes machine that will provide three games: Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men Children of the Atom (two favorites released before the popular Versus brand came along), and the side-scrolling action game The Punisher, which allows players to choose between Frank Castle and Nick Fury. Side and cabinet art based on Marvel Superheroes is included.

The Arcade1Up line comes from Tastemakers. In business since 2011, this latest venture is performing well. It won 2019 Tech Toy of the Year and continues to sell out as stock arrives in stores.

“With over 30 years of experience in consumer products, I have never seen such an involved or passionate fan community," said Scott Bachrach, CEO, Tastemakers. "We have watched tens of thousands of fans across our social media platforms request some of these new titles and we are really excited to be turning their hopes for our brand into a reality.”

Arcade1Up continues to solidify its position as a leader for retro gaming. Earlier this year, the company also unveiled new additions to its lineup of game cabinets with Counter-cades and Wall-cades for gamers with less footage to house its original cabinets. Those will also roll out this fall.

Support from fans and success at retail has allowed them to continue to innovate and bring new titles to market.

Watch Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nickelodeon!

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Sources: SuperHeroHype (H/T), Forbes, Destructoid, aNb Media, Inc., LaughingPlace.com, Google.co.uk.
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ICYMI | Nickelodeon News Round-Up | Licensing Expo 2019 Special | Week 23

A selection of the biggest Nickelodeon News stories announced this week, including news from Licensing Expo 2019 in Las Vegas!


-- Nickelodeon Greenlights ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ CG-Animated Prequel Series ‘Kamp Koral’

-- Nickelodeon Greenlights 'The Crystal Maze', An All-New Version of the Hit UK Game Show

-- Nickelodeon Renews Four Hit Series from Its Powerhouse Preschool Portfolio: 'PAW Patrol', 'Bubble Guppies', 'Abby Hatcher' and 'Butterbean's Café'

-- Nickelodeon Announces First Licensing Partners for 'Blue’s Clues & You!'

-- Nickelodeon Expands Partnership with pocket.watch; to Manage International Consumer Products Licensing for Ryan’s World and Ryan’s Mystery Playdate

-- Nickelodeon’s 'The Loud House' Season 4 Premiere 'Friended! With the Casagrandes' Reaches 2.8 Million Total Viewers

-- Pinkfong's Baby Shark Joins the Nickelodeon Family

-- Nickelodeon Announces 'Kids' Choice Sports 2019' Host, Nominees

-- THQ Nordic Announces 'SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated' Video Game | Pre E3 News

-- Madame Tussauds Delhi Unveils Motu Patlu Waxwork Figures

-- All That Theme Song | First Look at Revival's Opening Titles | Nickelodeon

-- Nickelodeon Australia Launches 'SpongeBob: Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef', a New Pro-Social Initiative to Help Protect the Great Barrier Reef

-- Preview: First Look at ‘Rocko’s Modern Afterlife #3’ from BOOM! Studios | Sneak Peek

-- Chance the Rapper Unveils Tribute to 'All That' Theme Song

-- San Diego Trolley Receives Sponge-Tastic Makeover to Celebrate SpongeBob SquarePants' 20th Anniversary

-- Camp Nick | Hang Out with Your Favorite Stars All Summer Long | Trailer | Nickelodeon USA

-- Funrise Announces Best-In-Class Partners For 'Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty'

-- Nickelodeon Cancels 'I Am Frankie'

-- Nickelodeon Reportedly Cancels Cousins For Life

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Originally published: Monday, June 10, 2019 at 12:09am BST.
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Is Jace Norman Smarter Than A 5th Grader?! 🍎 Ft. Brent Rivera, Lana Condor & MORE! | Nickelodeon

Is Jace Norman Smarter Than A 5th Grader?! 🍎 Ft. Brent Rivera, Lana Condor & MORE! | Nick



Are Jace Norman, Brent Rivera, Lana Condor and the GEM sisters all smarter than a 5th grader? Careful! These trivia questions might just stump you, too. Are YOU smarter than a 5th grader? Let us know in the comments below! Catch the all new Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader weeknights at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) from Monday, June 10, only on Nickelodeon USA! Click the following link for full info!: http://po.st/AreYouSmarter

Did you know the answers?!

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Best Jace Norman & Snoop Dog Moments in Game Shakers | Nickelodeon

Best Jace Norman & Snoop Dog Moments in Game Shakers | Nick



Are you Jace Norman’s BIGGEST fan? A Snoop Dog fanatic? Get ready for ALL the jokes, ships, and shocks that only these two Game Shakers guest stars could deliver!

Which moment is your favorite?

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Dora and Friends | Music Mash-Up | Nick Jr. UK

Dora and Friends | Music Mash-Up | Nick Jr. UK



Dance around with Dora to this awesome mash-up of some of the best songs Dora and Friends: Into the City!

Watch all your favourite Nick Jr. friends everyday on Nick Jr. and Nick Jr. Too! For more magical Nick Jr. activities and games visit NickJr.co.uk and download the Nick Jr. Play app!

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Story Time w/ Shimmer & Shine + Butterbean's Cafe ✨ | Nick Jr. Read Along

Story Time w/ Shimmer & Shine + Butterbean's Cafe ✨ | Nick Jr. Read Along



Read along to a storybook based on full episodes of Shimmer and Shine and Butterbean's Cafe. Read about how Ms. Marmalady tried to take Butterbean’s customers and cake! Then join Shimmer and Shine on a super fun sleepover! You can find Shimmer and Shine and Butterbean's Cafe weekday mornings on Nickelodeon and everywhere you find Nick Jr.

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Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/

Preschoolers can watch full episodes online, play games, and discover silly surprises in the free Nick Jr. App and at NickJr.com. Stream Nick Jr. for free in the Nick Jr. App on Roku and Apple TV or download full episodes for offline viewing on iTunes or Google Play.

You can also download premium apps featuring your child's favorite Nick Jr. shows on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon, including Nick Jr. Draw and Play and Nick Jr. Let’s Learn!

Watch more Nick Jr. everyday for FREE on Nick Jr. Pluto TV!

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Peppa Pig World of Play | Dallas, Michigan & Shanghai | Trailers

Peppa Pig World of Play Dallas Official Trailer



Jump into the world of Peppa Pig to laugh, learn and play!

Dallas Fort Worth: https://www.peppapigworldofplay.com/dallasfw/en/

Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan Official Trailer



Jump into the world of Peppa Pig to laugh, learn and play!
Michigan: https://www.peppapigworldofplay.com/michigan/en/

Peppa Pig World of Play Shanghai Official Trailer



Jump into the world of Peppa Pig to laugh, learn and play!
Shanghai: http://www.peppapigworldofplay.cn/

Catch Peppa Pig on Nick Jr.!

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BowBow Steals the Spotlight?! 🎤 | The JoJo & BowBow Show Show Episode 1 | Nickelodeon International

JoJo Siwa is rocking a concert in her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska when she busts a move… and busts her ankle. OW-ma-ha! 😧 Can her furry bestie BowBow save the show show? Find out in this very first episode of The JoJo & BowBow Show Show, now available in multiple languages (English version available here)!

The JoJo & BowBow Show Show Ep. 1 | BowBow ruba la scena?!?🎤 | Nickelodeon Italia



JoJo Siwa sta facendo un concerto nella sua città Natale Omaha, in Nebraska, ma fa un passo di danza e si fa male! Riuscirà BowBow a salvare lo show? Guarda il primo episodio del JoJo and BowBow ShowShow.

BowBows GEHEIME modeshow 🎀 De JoJo & BowBow Show Show Afl. 1 | Nickelodeon Nederlands



BowBow heeft een aantal sokken gestolen van JoJo om de “Honden Sok Modeshow” te winnen! Met de hulp van JoJo’s favoriete strik, kan BowBow een goede kans maken. Je ziet het in de derde aflevering van De JoJo & BowBow Show Show!

The JoJo & BowBow Show Show Ep. 1 | ¿BowBow se roba toda la atención? 🎤 | Nickelodeon en Español



JoJo Siwa está por dar un concierto en su ciudad natal, Omaha, en Nebraska, cuando en un mal movimiento… ¡se lastima el tobillo! ¡OH, OH! 😧 ¿Podrá su bestie BowBow salvar este show show? ¡Descúbrelo en el primer episodio de The JoJo & BowBow Show Show!

The JoJo & BowBow Show Show is produced by Viacom Digital Studios and are made at Nickelodeon’s Entertainment Lab in the network’s Burbank headquarters.

The JoJo & BowBow Show Show Ep. 1 | BowBow vole la vedette 🎤 | Nickelodeon France



More Nick: Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2019 International Nominees & Winners!

Originally published: Tuesday, April 02, 2019.
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Femke en Sara maken een vuurvliegjeslamp ✨ | Droomkamers DIY | Nickelodeon Nederlands

Femke en Sara maken een vuurvliegjeslamp ✨ | Droomkamers DIY | Nickelodeon Nederlands



Femke Meines en Sara Dol laten je zien hoe jij je eigen vuurvliegjeslamp kan maken!

Meer Droomkamers: nickelodeon.nl and nickelodeon.be.

Meer Nick: Nickelodeon Netherlands and Jantje Beton to Host Buitenspeeldag 2019 on Wednesday 12th June 2019!
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Trendy Labs | ¡El mejor delantal DIY! | Nickelodeon Latinoamérica

Trendy Labs | ¡El mejor delantal DIY! | Latinoamérica | Nickelodeon en Español



¡Noé deja los tips en este episodio para hacer su propio delantal!

Ver episodio 5: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/06/trendy-labs-mira-esta-chamarra.html

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First Look at Saban's Go Go Power Rangers: Forever Rangers #1 from Boom! Studios

Official BOOM! Studios Press Release via boom-studios.com:

YOUR FIRST LOOK AT SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS: FOREVER RANGERS #1 FROM BOOM! STUDIOS

June 7, 2019

“a compelling teen soap with fantasy elements, and the attention to character and slick, dynamic artwork make it one of the best licensed comics in recent memory” – AV Club

“…there’s no reason you should be missing out on Go Go Power Rangers” – ComicBook.com

“This series continues to be one of my favorite comic books on stands!” – IGN


BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a first look at SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS: FOREVER RANGERS #1, a brand new oversized special from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and artists Eleonora Carlini (Batgirl) and Francesco Mortarino (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), available in June 2019.

Alpha One has finally revealed his true colors, and the Power Rangers must work together to stop him from destroying their mentor, Zordon! But Alpha One has been studying their strengths and weaknesses, and even with their powers combined, they might not be able to overcome what he’s got in store for them. The Power Rangers must deal with betrayal and loss as they try to stop the rampaging Alpha One from destroying everything they ever loved. Amidst all the chaos, a surprise encounter between the Power Rangers and a certain martial artist will change everyone’s lives forever.

SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS: FOREVER RANGERS #1 features a main cover by Dan Mora (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), along with variant covers by fan favorite artists Kris Anka (Runaways), Gurihiru (The Unstoppable Wasp), and Gabriel Picolo (Teen Titans: Raven).

Print copies of SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS: FOREVER RANGERS #1 will be available for sale on June 19, 2019 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 26 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its milestone anniversary year with the 26th season, “Power Rangers Beast Morphers” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS: FOREVER RANGERS #1 is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including Abbott from Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä; Bone Parish from Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Grass Kings from Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins; and Klaus from Grant Morrison and Dan Mora. The imprint is also home to popular licensed properties including Joss Whedon’s Firefly from Greg Pak and Dan McDaid and Buffy The Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and Dan Mora.

Softcover collections of SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios are available now, everywhere books are sold.


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Pitbull, Bebe Rexha, JoJo Siwa and T-Pain to Perform at Nickelodeon's U.S. SlimeFest Music Festival, June 8-9, 2019

Originally published: Thursday, March 21, 2019

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release | Share the news: http://po.st/SlimeFestUS2019

PITBULL, BEBE REXHA, JOJO SIWA AND T-PAIN TO PERFORM
AT NICKELODEON’S U.S. SLIMEFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL, JUNE 8-9

Two-Day Event for Kids and Families Returns to Huntington Bank Pavilion
at Northerly Island in Chicago, Ill.

Tickets on Sale to the General Public Friday, March 29, at 10 a.m. (CT)

Share it: @Nickelodeon #NickSlimeFest


NEW YORK–March 21, 2019–Grammy® Award-winning global superstar Pitbull, chart-topping singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha, Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa, and Grammy® Award-winning artist T-Pain will take the stage at Nickelodeon SlimeFest, as the two-day family-friendly music festival returns for its second year on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago, Ill. Consumers who subscribe to the Nickelodeon SlimeFest email newsletter at www.nickslimefest.com will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Wednesday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m. (CT). Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, March 29, at 10 a.m. (CT).

JoJo Siwa

In addition to live music, Nickelodeon SlimeFest will showcase one-of-a-kind experiences for the entire family featuring the network’s signature green slime. New activations for this year include a Slime Maze and an expanded Slime Central, where over 30 people can get slimed simultaneously. Festivalgoers can also experience the giant slime pit in front of the stage; make their own slime at the Slime Lab; participate in a silent Slime Disco; and purchase exclusive SlimeFest merchandise.

T-Pain

Nickelodeon SlimeFest will also feature appearances by Nick stars: Annie LeBlanc (Annie vs. Hayley); Scarlet Spencer and Dallas Dupree Young (Cousins For Life); Ella Anderson and Riele Downs (Henry Danger); and Owen Joyner and Daniella Perkins (Knight Squad).

Bebe Rexha

Nickelodeon SlimeFest has seen success around the globe as a slime-filled, multiplatform music and entertainment event since its overseas inception in 2012 in Australia. The U.S. music festival marks the sixth local adaptation of this popular event and nearly 140,000 people have attended Nickelodeon SlimeFest events around the world to date, including sold-out shows in South Africa, Australia, Germany, Italy, UK and Spain. This year’s Nickelodeon SlimeFest UK will take place at The Arena at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Oct. 19-21, with more international event dates to be announced later this year.

Pitbull

Nickelodeon SlimeFest is sponsored by DIRECTV, Super Heroic and Ring Pop Gummy Gems.

Nickelodeon, now in its 39th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids’ basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Heads to The ATL for 'Slime City'--First-Ever Immersive Slime Experience, Opening June 15 for Limited Time Only!

Highlights from Nickelodeon SlimeFest 2018, featuring JoJo Siwa, Liam Payne, Flo Rida and more can be watched here.

For more information about and to purchase tickets to SLIMEFEST 2019 UK, featuring iconic dance group Diversity, social media stars and singers Max & Harvey, The Voice Kids Winner Jess Folley and YouTube sensations RoadTrip, visit nick.co.uk/slime.

For more information and to purchase tickets to Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour, visit jojodreamtour.com.

The Broadway smash hit The SpongeBob Musical is set to tour the U.S. from fall 2019! Click here for tour dates!

More Nick: Kids Foot Locker x Super Heroic to Debut Slime Inspired Shoes at Nickelodeon SlimeFest 2019!


Nickelodeon SlimeFest 2019 News Round-Up:

-- JoJo Siwa Owns the Stage at Nickelodeon Slimefest!

-- Annie LeBlanc & BFF Jayden Bartels Step Out For Slimefest in Chicago!



The Good Burger car was at SlimeFest!:


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Originally published: Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 6:51pm GMT.

Additional source: RapidTables.com, Google.co.uk.

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